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Study Links Neutron Star Mergers to Powerful Cosmic Rays

6/21/2025

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  • A groundbreaking study reveals that the most powerful cosmic rays, far exceeding Earth's energy levels, stem from merging neutron stars. These cosmic collisions unleash chaotic magnetic fields that accelerate charged particles to incredible speeds. Scientists are now on a quest to validate this theory by capturing cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves from these stellar events.